Southwest, New Crew Base announcment

[Beaker]

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What's the latest?

 

[wings421]

Since SWA only flies 737s I think there is a good chance it will be a 737 base.

On a serious note the SWAPA VP on another forum said that TPA still looks to be the top choice. However SWAPA is still running the numbers among four choices and will make a recommendation to SWA next week. The SWAPA choices are TPA, LAS, BNA, and MCI.

As a SWA wanna-be, come on BNA!

 

[Dangerkitty]

As a SWA wanna-be, come on BNA!

I agree 1000%

 

[menacef15]

I got a chance to briefly talk with Gary Kelley when he was visiting SMF for a grip 'n grin with the company folks last week. He said point blank that we needed to open a crew base next year, but gave no indication whatsoever where it would be or when an announcement was going to be made. He knows the anticipation level is running high over an announcement......

Just me reading the tea leaves and his body language/tone.....I don't think they've decided where the base is going to be yet. I don't think there is any clear-cut winner in this horse race. Knowing how the company is trying to save every last cent they can, I'd imagine Gary would like to make a choice that will save $ in the future....i.e., a choice that would in turn delay the need for another base opening as long as possible. With this in mind, the decision on where the next base will be may reflect where the company feels it's greatest growth will be in the coming years. The other wild card would be mini bases....some of the places now being discussed would also make good candidates for mini-bases, thus lowering their prospects of being full-blown bases...just my 2 cents....

 

[scoreboard]

The reality is we need 5 more crew bases.

 

[Alcatraz]

I flew with a new flight attendant yesterday (yeah, that just destroyed any credibility!) and she said GK told their class the new base will be announced at the Spirit Party.

Now, why would they announce a new domicile at the Spirit Party in LAS if LAS wasn't the new domicile?

Not that I'm rooting for LAS. My vote is for MCI and BNA.

 

[PurpleInMEM]

I flew with a new flight attendant yesterday (yeah, that just destroyed any credibility!) and she said GK told their class the new base will be announced at the Spirit Party.

Now, why would they announce a new domicile at the Spirit Party in LAS if LAS wasn't the new domicile?

Not that I'm rooting for LAS. My vote is for MCI and BNA.

Just curious, but what the heck is a spirit party?

 

[SWA/FO]

Its a meet and greet with beer, wild turkey, rides, dancing girls and food. There are 3 or so a year and they are all over the country. The last one was in STL. If you work for SWA....its free!! If you work for anybody else, you can't come.

 

[Falconjet]

How much does parking cost at a spirit party?

Ok guys, relax, that is just a joke.

FJ

 

[V-STALL]

Well, when will the announcement be made? :erm:

 

[SWA/FO]

free!!! baby free

 

[satpak77]

Le diga a mi favorito ASAC que el puede besar mi culo!

Dude I didn't see your post or would have answered it sooner.

LOTS to tell you. Angry White Man could fill you in. The silliness continues.

Later

 

[Victor120]

Originally Posted by flint4xx
Le diga a mi favorito ASAC que el puede besar mi culo!

Interpretation: I think the new crew base will be in Renton, WA

 

[ultrarunner]

Just curious, but what the heck is a spirit party?

Is that the same as a HS pep-rally???

I never went to those either...and proud of it!

 

[328dude]

Is that the same as a HS pep-rally???

I never went to those either...and proud of it!

Sorry to hear that you weren't very popular in HS.....try again next life.

 

[FlyBarneyJets]

disregard

 

[northstar]

For anyone overnighting in LAS on Wed and Thursday night, they are having crew appreciation night. GK and company will be at the overnight hotel (I'm not gonna say which one). It's crew appreciation night on Wed and Thurs.

 

[Tejas-Jet]

Announcement to be made at the Deck Party this Friday...heard it from a F/A who says she has a confidential source in Flight Ops

Tejas

 

[JetDude]

I wouldn't hold my breath...GK told some CPs the other day he will NOT be making any such announcement at the LAS Spirit Party despite what the rumor mill says. Of course we'll see.........

 

[V1Cutt]

To be announced next week. Regional Chief Pilot in MDW Flight Ops base this morning. Wouldn't disclose where, only that the company is to announce it next week.

Notice that this is nearly a month old. The rumor mill runs rampant at SWA - I've heard just about everything you can imagine.